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The Vasa Museum: if the Vasa had sailed on…

March 17, 2009

8 March 2009, The Vasa Museum, Stockholm, Sweden. A warship sank in the 17th century. A ship made of 100 oak trees. Its maiden voyage was its only voyage which lasted 20 minutes. The ship was rediscovered about 50 years ago and took four years to be hauled up from under the sea. It is … More The Vasa Museum: if the Vasa had sailed on…

Nobel Museum: How Free is Free?

March 14, 2009

8 March 2009, Nobel Museum, Stockholm. There is a fascinating exhibition at the Nobel Museum, titled Freedom of Expression. The number of people condemned, imprisoned, ostracized, punished and even killed for crossing the line is shocking, beyond belief. Freedom of expression is supposed to be a human right and is a condition of democracy. Why … More Nobel Museum: How Free is Free?